Benzyl alcohol

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Formula

CAS

C7H8O

100-51-6

 
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
 

Background

Benzyl alcohol is a constituent of jasmine, hyacinth, ylang-ylang oils, Balsam Peru, Balsam Tolu, and storax. It is used to manufacture other benzyl compounds. It occurs as a liquid with a faint aromatic odor. 

 

Synonyms

a-Hydroxytoluene
Benzyl alcohol
Benzenemethanol
Phenylcarbinol
Phenylmethanol

 

Uses

Allergen Extracts
Flavors
Fragrances
Hair Dyes
Injectable Solutions
Inks
Local Anesthetic
Ophthalmic solutions
Pharmaceuticals
Photography
Plastics
Preservative
Solvent

 

Cross-Reactions

Balsam Peru
Benzoin tincture

 

Unusual Reactions

Hyperpigmentation of face
Immunologic contact urticaria
Systemic contact dermatitis

 

References

1.

Lazzarini, S., Contact allergy to benzyl alcohol and isopropyl palmitate, ingredients of topical corticosteroid. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(5): p. 349-50.

2.

Shoji, A., Allergic reaction to benzyl alcohol in an antimycotic preparation. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(6): p. 510.

3.

Shmunes, E., Allergic dermatitis to benzyl alcohol in an injectable solution. Archives of Dermatology, 1984. 120(9): p. 1200-1.

4.

Mitchell, D.M. and M.H. Beck, Contact allergy to benzyl alcohol in a cutting oil reodorant. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 18(5): p. 301-2.

5.

Larsen, W.G., How to instruct patients sensitive to fragrances. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1989. 21(4 Pt 2): p. 880-4.

6.

Flyvholm, M.A., Contact allergens in registered chemical products. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 25(1): p. 49-56.

7.

Wurbach, G., H. Schubert, and I. Phillipp, Contact allergy to benzyl alcohol and benzyl paraben. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 28(3): p. 187-8.

8.

Aguirre, A., et al., Allergic contact dermatitis from Reflex spray. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(1): p. 52-3.

 

 

 

 

 

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